Racetrac marks opening of second Cape store

Store offers extended food court, indoor bar top, outdoor seating

May 24, 2013

Racetrac celebrated the recent launch of its second store in Cape Coral Thursday afternoon with a grand opening ceremony, complete with local entertainment and free samples for the public.

The site, located on Del Prado Boulevard South, just south of Veterans Parkway, consists of 6,000 square feet and currently employs about two dozen people.

It opened its doors earlier this month.

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The new Racetrac is at 2607 Del Prado Blvd. S. The store is open 24 hours a day.For information, call (239) 458-1161 or visit online: www.racetrac.com.

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Thursday's event was set to feature a speech by Mayor John Sullivan, among other activities.

"We try to tie it into the community," store manager Jeff Koisa said of a grand opening.

"Just to let people know we're part of the community, that we're happy to be here," he added.

The site features the typical hot and cold food and drink items and convenience store basics, then takes it up a notch with a frozen yogurt dispenser with 41 toppings, milkshake machines and a value menu.

The store also offers free wifi, with indoor bar top and table seating and outdoor shaded seating.